One little flip of the chart would have given her that information -- and she should have thought to look BEFORE calling you. Hard to believe she's rather sound stupid than look it up.

One Nurse: I agree that knowing the patient's history is basic nursing. Here it comes......... BUT, I've had shifts where I couldn't take a break to use the bathroom, let alone look at the H&P. If info wasn't on the kardex, or wasn't given in report, then I don't know it during those shifts. I hate those days because I take pride in doing a good job, but basic care always comes first. With that said, I would have looked at the H&P before calling Grumpy.

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